Alexandru Bălan will be escorted to Republic of Moldova on Friday

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy director of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), will be transferred to the Republic of Moldova on Friday, April 24. According to Romanian media reports, he will be escorted by the Romanian Police to the Albita Customs, where he will then be handed over to the Moldovan judicial authorities.

Veronica Dragalin on Vladimir Plahotniuc conviction: “Result of years of hard work”

The conviction of Vladimir Plahotniuc demonstrates that the truth can prevail and the law can be enforced despite numerous challenges. Veronica Dragalin, the former head of the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (PA), commented on this development in a Facebook post. She stated that it is the result of years of hard work, courage, and perseverance from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, as well as from all those who contributed to this outcome.

Vladimir Andronachi and Petru Osipov remain in pre-trial detention for 30 more days

Former Member of Parliament Vladimir Andronachi and former Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Victor Osipov will remain in pretrial detention for an additional 30 days. The judges made this decision in connection with the case involving the establishment of duty-free shops in the Transnistrian region and allegations of abuse of power. This information was confirmed by Emil Gaitur, spokesperson for the Prosecutor's Office for Combating Organised Crime and Special Cases (PCCOCS) for Teleradio-Moldova.

Large-scale raids in Orhei: National Anticorruption Center probes illegal party financing

The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) is conducting a major operation in the Orhei district as part of criminal cases aimed at addressing the illicit financing of political parties.

Former Democratic leader urged by experts to apologize and compensate damages

Former Democratic leader Vladimir Plahotniuc should acknowledge his actions, seek forgiveness from the citizens, and at least partially compensate for the damage he caused. Additionally, experts point out that the verdict issued against him reflects a situation that is "less common for the Republic of Moldova," in which "a person once considered very influential is being held criminally accountable."

Vladimir Plahotniuc sentenced to 19 years in a closed prison

Vladimir Plahotniuc, the former leader of the Democratic Party, was sentenced to 19 years in a closed prison for bank fraud. The Chisinau Court in Buiucani pronounced the sentence on April 22, with Plahotniuc absent.

Over 8.1 million lei confiscated by the state: activist from Drochia sentenced in case tied to Șor-funded protests

The president of the Drochia territorial office of the former political party "Șor," which was declared unconstitutional and dissolved in 2023, has been convicted of complicity in knowingly accepting financing from an organized criminal group. The judges have ordered the confiscation of over 8.1 million lei for the benefit of the state.

Ludmila Vartic case heard behind closed doors in Parliament of Moldova

The parliamentary committee on national security and defense is holding hearings on April 22 regarding the case of Ludmila Vartic's death. Representatives from the police and prosecutor's office will attend the hearing.

Moldova confirms Alexandru Machidon as Prosecutor General after integrity clearance

The Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) has unanimously approved the evaluation report for Acting Prosecutor General Alexandru Machidon. This decision marks the successful completion of his vetting process, granting him full statutory authority to lead the Prosecutor General's Office.

Alexandru Bălan, ex-SIS deputy, gets 1.5 years for leaking state secrets

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy head of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), was sentenced to one year and six months in prison for disclosing state secrets. The verdict was delivered by Chișinău Court in Buiucani. Bălan, who is currently under house arrest in Romania, participated in the hearing via videoconference on Wednesday, April 15.

Bălan, ex-SIS deputy, charged with leaking state secrets; first hearing April 15

Alexandru Bălan, the former deputy head of the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS) in Chisinau, is currently the subject of a criminal case for disclosing state secrets. The first court hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at the Chisinau Court in Buiucani.

Moldovan and Ukrainian citizens detained in Moscow over alleged plot to attack a Russian military officer.

Three individuals, including a citizen of the Republic of Moldova, one of Ukraine, and one of the Russian Federation, were detained in Moscow for allegedly preparing a “terrorist attack” aimed at assassinating a high-ranking Russian military officer, the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) reports.